by admin | Dec 31, 2008 | News
A new survey shows the number of Iowans who smoke has dropped dramatically in the last two years. Bonnie Mapes of the Iowa Department of Public Health says approximately 79,000 fewer adults in Iowa smoke. She says the number of smokers has gone "from 18% to 14%,...
by admin | Dec 31, 2008 | News
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz refused to comment on the latest reports connecting him to coaching vacancies in the National Football League. Ferentz has been mentioned as a candidate for the opening with the Cleveland Browns. "I’ve made a habit of not commenting...
by admin | Dec 31, 2008 | News
An Iowan is about to wrap up a 16-year run on a live television broadcast shown in more than two dozen states. Mike Pace will host his final Powerball drawing at 9:59 tonight. He’s announced the winning numbers every Wednesday and Saturday night since 1992 from...
by admin | Dec 31, 2008 | News
Cigarettes that go out if no one is puffing on them become mandatory in Iowa stores with the start of the new year, but fire officials say the new cigarettes are not 100% safe. West Des Moines Fire Marshal, Mike Whitsel, says careful handling of cigarettes is still...
by admin | Dec 31, 2008 | Business, Politics & Government
An organization representing the state’s largest chambers of commerce is opposed to the idea of higher wage requirements for businesses that receive state aid. Democrats at the statehouse are considering setting higher pay standards for businesses that win state...
